Inspiration
“What’s so” by Werner Erhard
I really love this “poem” if you can call it that, by Werner Erhard. I came across it somewhere around COVID time on a blog called No Minds’ Land and I felt that it gave me a sense of peace when confronted with the uncertainty that we were all feeling. Now that NZ is experiencing […]
A Business Journey in Children Years
I was pregnant with my first child when my ex husband and I bought out his business partner in his Takapuna hair and beauty salon. That salon was the beginning of my long passion with all things business. At the time I devoured everything I could about business, marketing, staff and HR, leadership. I wanted to […]
4 reasons that end of year holidays are so crucial
It’s just another day, but the start of a new year seems to bring with it such promise of hope for us. This time is so crucial for me for four reasons. […]
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Show up and play, and win!
Today I won a prize thanks to MYOB. It’s not the first time this has happened to me. I won the prize(s) because I showed up and played the game. And life and business is just like that. Sometimes what it takes is to show up and play. Make the effort, consistently. Play the game of life, the game of business. […]
How planning has meant I’m having the best year yet
I’m having the best year yet as a result of actually planning my business and my life. Here’s my take on goal setting and planning and what I do on a yearly, monthly, weekly & daily basis. […]
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Change of scene for a day
When I was offered a day pass for a Regus serviced office on the 33rd floor of the ANZ building in Auckland central I jumped at the opportunity. Just what I need I thought, a change of scene, a fancy office. And so here I am for the day. Check out the view. And there is coffee. Air conditioning. And PEOPLE! This place is super nice! And I’m feeling really inspired and productive. […]
Reset and restart
One of those mornings today. Woke up late, tired (and a little grumpy to be fair). Child was disorganized and consequently we were late out the door and late to school which makes me stressed. I hate being late for anything, I think it’s rude, but for school especially as I know that it’s disruptive […]
Sometimes good enough is good enough
Sometimes good enough is good enough. This is a lesson that a business mentor used to try to drum into me until I finally took it on board. You see, I can be a perfectionist by nature. There were times that I would spend ages and ages making a marketing flyer just so because everything has […]
Be Great Today!
A good friend of mine has a great farewell saying as we’re parting. “Be great today,” he says. […]